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Pakistan launches first national anti-polio drive of 2026 today 

  • Pakistan aims to vaccinate over 45 million children under age of five during seven-day campaign, says state media
  • Pakistan reported 31 polio cases last year, which were significantly lower than the 74 cases it reported in 2024 
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan vaccinates over 44.6 million in final anti-polio drive of 2025

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Gun attack kills policeman, civilian during polio drive in northwest Pakistan

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·

Pakistan vaccinates over 13 million children against polio as immunization drive enters final days

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistan says over 10.4 million children vaccinated during ongoing anti-polio drive

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistan’s national polio campaign vaccinates over 25 million children in first two days

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising 2025 tally to 12

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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There is a case for mandatory polio vaccinations in Pakistan
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